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Fundraising best pals Freddie and Hughie win prestigious Pride of Manchester accolade
An inspirational leukaemia patient and his fundraising best friend who captured the hearts of the nation by raising a staggering £200,000 are among the Pride of Manchester Award winners.
Friday, 28th May 2021, 12:30 pm
Avid Clarets fans Hughie Higginson (11), from Higham and Freddie Xavi (10), from Whalley, scooped the Young Fundraisers of the Year Award in a ceremony featured on YouTube yesterday evening (Thursday).
The duo were surprised by BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker who presented the special award to them.
Despite coronavirus restrictions ruling out a red carpet event, the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards, in partnership with TSB, were back this year to honour the incredible winners.